Welcome to El'Event Weddings where you can find Event Planning, Coordination and Travel Advising!
About Us
El'Event Weddings is a one-stop resource for unique, beautifully designed and expertly executed events. Based in Chicago, we have worked with clients in the area since 2019. We work with different vendors, and we pride ourselves on crafting exceptional weddings that make dreams come true.
We would love to be part of your Big Day and make it PERFECT, just the way you expect!
Our mission is to make your Wedding planning stunning and affordable!
We want to make your wedding day worry-free. We will make sure all the details fall in place so can be fully immersed in the happiest moment of you life!
We are here to listen to your vision and ideas and to bring them to life. We'll make sure to support all your ideas and create the best package for you. From logistics and lighting to entertainment and hors d'oeuvres, we take care of every detail. Go ahead and enjoy - we’ve got it covered.
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We have different packages depending on your needs! You won't be disappointed with our great service!
Meet the Team
We are very happy to connect with you and to serve you!
Katherine Santos
CE0 - Founder
Wedding Planner & Travel Agent
My love for weddings and events began in my teenage years, long before it became my profession. Drawn to meaningful details and beautifully executed celebrations, I found my calling in the hospitality industry, where I have spent the past 17 years creating refined, unforgettable experiences. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management in 2019 and became a Professional Event Planner, a milestone that led me to found El’Event Weddings.
El’Event Weddings was created to serve couples seeking a wedding planner who values intention, elegance, and heartfelt connection. Weddings are deeply personal moments, and I believe every celebration should reflect the couple’s unique love story. I am known for my patience, attentive listening, and collaborative planning style, allowing me to truly understand my clients and transform their vision into a seamless, thoughtfully curated wedding day.
As an experienced wedding planner specializing in both intimate and large-scale celebrations, I approach every event with precision, creativity, and care. From the first consultation to the final moment, my goal is to provide a stress-free planning experience and a wedding day that feels effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.
In addition to wedding planning, I am also a certified travel advisor, helping couples plan honeymoons and meaningful getaways with the same level of attention and service. Travel inspires my work and allows me to bring fresh perspective and creativity to every celebration I design.
I am a proud Latina woman, owner and founder of El’Event Weddings, a wife, and a mother of two beautiful daughters who motivate me to continue growing both personally and professionally. When I am not planning weddings, I enjoy spending time with my family, caring for my grandmother, and exploring new destinations whenever possible.
I would be honored to hear your love story and to plan and coordinate your wedding day exactly as you have always dreamed.
Rhoda Gill
Lead Wedding Coordinator & Destination Wedding Specialist
I have always loved a good wedding and I enjoy the thrill of each event and working the fine details into reality to create a simply magical day!
Having lived in Central America for over 30 years, my experience includes Tourism Management, Guest Relations and Event & Destination Wedding Coordination. Through the years, I have a wealth of experience with groups of all sizes- from student groups to family reunions; from weddings to vow renewals and anniversaries- you name it, I have probably done it. I returned to the US in 2021 and when Kathy invited me to be a part of her team, it was a dream come true.
It is so important for me to work with and meet each couple to finalize the smallest of details to make their special day the most beautiful memory possible.
Your ideas are my inspiration and your wedding dreams are incredibly precious to me. At the end of the day, knowing that your event went above and beyond your initial plans is very rewarding for me.
In my free time I enjoy getting out with my family and exploring with a good hike or enjoying a meal with friends.
After many years of waiting and thanks for Kathy's inspiration, I found my dream and my answer to prayer. The last year has been simply beautiful and I am so grateful for the "broken road" that led me to my special person. Love is a beautiful thing and I can't wait to share a tiny part in your love story. I am honored to be on Kathy's amazing team and I look forward to meeting you!
